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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 3100 Taking the bait

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    Nagumo Chuichi's words were too absolute and too unsparing. Vice Admiral Matsuda was also an old man and the second-ranking figure in the Combined Fleet. Even when Yamamoto Isoroku was in office, he respected him.  Yes, this also shows the fundamental difference between Nagumo Chuichi and Yamamoto Isoroku.

    Chief of Staff Matsuda's face suddenly turned pale, and he was filled with resentment. Nagumo Chuichi's move was completely out of paranoia regardless of the overall situation. Even if Inoue Narumi's fourth fleet was completely destroyed, then the strength of the two fleets sent out would not be the same.  It is enough to deal with the China Independent Division Fleet, so why should the combined fleet be sent out in full force? Is this a typical case of disregarding the overall situation and using the big to fight the small?

    Moreover, as far as the entire Australian battlefield situation is concerned, the Imperial Australian Front Army is already at a disadvantage. Even if it successfully annihilates the independent division fleet, how much it will help the Australian war situation will not change the current passive situation of the Australian Front Army.  I am afraid it is too late to implement the operational plan of marching westward to the eastern Indian Ocean. Also, the main force of the combined fleet is heading to the waters of the Solomon Islands. Who will carry out the air defense missions in the Timor Sea and Arafura Sea?

    "If Admiral Yamamoto was still here, he would never make such a ridiculous decision!" Chief of Staff Matsuda thought painfully. Although Commander Yamamoto was also arbitrary, all the decisions made would convince the officers of the combined fleet.  It was based on listening to opinions from all sides and taking into account all aspects of the situation. How could it be like Commander Nagumo Chuichi who insisted on going his own way?

    Chief of Staff Matsuda¡¯s anger is not unreasonable. The Combined Fleet originally did not need to devote all its main force, but gave up the air defense mission in the Timor Sea and Arafura Sea airspace.  And move westward into the eastern Indian Ocean to cut off the Australian battlefield troops of the Independent Division.  Maritime logistics supply line tasks.

    This shows the strategic vision of General Nagyun Chuda.  Compared with Yamamoto Isoroku, there is a big difference. The reason why Yamamoto Isoroku was able to become a famous general of the Japanese Navy, traveling across the Pacific Ocean, and almost wiping out the U.S. Navy was not without reason.

    Despite the pain in his heart and being hurt by General Nagumo Chudaichi¡¯s stone-cold words, Chief of Staff Matsuda decided to dissuade him.  He said very sincerely: "Your Excellency, Commander, as the Chief of Staff of the Combined Fleet, the Ministry of Staff once again advises you that all the main fleets of the Combined Fleet will sail to the waters of the Solomon Islands to find and annihilate the China Independent Division Fleet. The Ministry of Staff believes that,  Not a wise move!"

    "Moreover, after the main force of the combined fleet attacks, who will complete the air defense mission in the Timor Sea and Arafura Sea airspace? If Admiral Ito asks about this, how should we respond? Annihilate the China Independent Division fleet. Revenge for the Fourth Fleet is a big deal.  , but it is not the most urgent. The most important thing is to implement the westward march to the eastern Indian Ocean. I hope your Excellency, Commander, will think again!"

    General Nan Yunzhong was almost furious.  Chief of Staff Matsuda has his own ideas, so why don't he have his own thoughts?  Just after taking over the Combined Fleet, a major event occurred that destroyed the entire Fourth Fleet. How to explain to the Navy Ministry and the Naval Command, or in other words, how to explain to His Excellency Nagano Osamu?

    If it was just a matter of the Navy, there would still be room for improvement and correction. However, two main divisions of the Imperial Army and more than 50,000 soldiers were buried in the waters of the Solomon Islands at the same time. The one escorting them was the Fourth Fleet.  The Commander of the Combined Fleet is inseparable, and if it involves the Army, this matter will be a big deal. If he doesn¡¯t give a satisfactory explanation to the Army faction, no one can protect him!

    In the view of General Nagumo Chudai, only by completely annihilating the culprit, the China Independent Division Fleet, can we give a satisfactory explanation to everyone above and below. As for the combined fleet's main force, it is quite effective to deal with a weak enemy.  The profound meaning, this kind of profound meaning, including Matsuda who chattered endlessly, was not clear.

    Inoue Narumi's Fourth Fleet, one of the main fleets of the Combined Fleet, was completely destroyed, which in turn led to the destruction of more than 50,000 soldiers of two army divisions. There is a causal relationship. The combat effectiveness of the Fourth Fleet is not as good as that of the China Independent Division Fleet.  , then, the army bosses who will definitely not let them go will ask the question, why not send one or two more fleets to jointly shoulder the task of escorting the army?

    The spearhead will soon be focused on himself. Is it due to improper deployment of his own forces or underestimating the enemy? Although the deployment of escort for the army was decided by the former Admiral Yamamoto, the commander of the combined fleet is now himself, the army's commander.  The big guys will not go to Yamamoto Isoroku to recuperate, but will hold on to themselves!

    Therefore, I decided to use all the main force of the combined fleet to find and annihilate the China Independent Division fleet, just to illustrate a problem. Compared with the combined fleet, the strength of the China Independent Division fleet is not much different. Therefore, the entire fourth fleet is in pieces, that is,  It can be understood that it is not that the battle is ineffective, but that the enemy is very powerful. As for the death of more than 50,000 Imperial Army soldiers, it also affects the big bosses of the Army.There is a reasonable explanation.

    Therefore, what Matsuda said about the westward-to-eastern Indian Ocean combat plan is the top priority. It is pure fart. We, Minami Yun Chuichi, have passed this level first. As for the air defense mission in the Timor Sea and Arafura Sea airspace  , just hand it over to the Australian Army Aviation Command. That bastard Ito has recently received a lot of combat aircraft from the base camp, so he won't be stretched, right?

    With these words, General Nagumo Tadashi could not explain anything to Chief of Staff Matsuda, so he was so angry at his horizontal and vertical obstructions that he had a fierce look in his eyes and said in a cold tone: "Matsuda  Jin Yan, I¡¯ll give you one last chance to take back all your words and execute my orders immediately, otherwise, you can resign!¡±

    "At the same time, the commander of the Australian Front, Genzaburo Ito, is informed that because the combined fleet has received the latest combat mission from the Naval Command, from now on, the air defense missions in the Timor Sea and Arafura Sea airspace will no longer be able to continue!" He said angrily.  Just call Lieutenant General Matsuda by his first name, and your attitude is very clear. If you don't carry out my order, you will get out immediately!

    Seeing that the matter was irreversible, Chief of Staff Matsuda couldn't help Commander Nagumo Chuichi, who was obscenely stubborn, let alone quit. That would also be a disservice to General Yamamoto, who had sacrificed his life for his country. He sighed in his heart and said: "Please  Your Excellency, Commander, I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯ve made false statements. I take back what I just said and execute your order immediately!¡±

    "Yes! Very good!" A victorious smile appeared on General Nagumo's face, and he said: "Chief of Staff Matsuda, please perform your duties immediately!"

    At this time, a communications staff officer hurriedly came in. Seeing that the atmosphere in the command cabin was not quite right, he didn't know who to hand the telegram to. In the past, the practice was to hand it over to Chief of Staff Matsuda first, but now it seems  ,I'm afraid not.

    "What's going on?" General Nagumo shouted before Chief of Staff Matsuda could speak.

    "Oh, Commander, we received information from the submarine 'Lyu-60'!" the communications staff officer said quickly: "The submarine is tracking the China Independent Division fleet and reports that the enemy has left the waters of the Solomon Islands and is turning northwest.  Its speed is normal!¡±

    "Oh?" Admiral Nayun took the telegram and read it quickly. Then he walked a few steps to the large chart and examined it. After a moment, he turned around suddenly and said with bright eyes:  "Chief of Staff Matsuda, cancel the order just now. The latest order is as follows. The First Fleet and the Third Fleet, which have already sailed to the waters of the Solomon Islands, will continue to perform their original missions!"

    "The main force of the combined fleet will enter the Banda Sea north, pass through the west of Irian Island, exit the Maluku Strait, and intercept the China Independent Division fleet in the waters between the Sonsoror Islands and the Palau Islands. If you want to run away, hum! Not so  easy!"

    General Nagumo Chudai judged that after taking advantage of the Solomon Islands waters, the independent division fleet turned northwest and must be returning to its home base of Luzon in the South China Sea or to rest in ports in Mindanao and other places. The "Lu¡ª" who was following its whereabouts  "No. 60" submarine has confirmed this. Otherwise, it will be surrounded by the combined fleet. The Chinese are not stupid and will not stay in the waters of the Solomon Islands.

    Therefore, before it reaches the resting port, intercepting it in the middle, encircling it at sea, and annihilating it all in one fell swoop is the best way. From the perspective of voyage, taking the Banda Sea to Maluku Strait route can completely seize the opportunity to gain independence in China.  In front of the division's fleet, an ambush was set up in the waters between the Sonsoror Islands and the Palau Islands.

    General Nagumo Chudai was very excited about his plan for the campaign. As long as he could completely annihilate the China Independent Division fleet in World War I, all diseases would be eliminated and everyone would be silenced. Then, he could implement the battle plan to the east Indian Ocean from the west.  It¡¯s not too late, there are no worries!

    Seeing that Admiral Nagumo Chuichi dispersed the combined fleet, and the main fleet still had to go through the Banda Sea, the inland sea between the islands in the southwest Pacific, he couldn't help but think of Admiral Yamamoto's words during his lifetime, "Matsuda-kun, you must remember that the combined fleet is not allowed to enter the southwest Pacific.  Fighting in the inland sea among the islands is to use your own shortcomings to counter the enemy's strong points!"

    He was about to tell Commander Nagumo Chuichi what General Yamamoto said, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back. He had offended Commander Nagumo's power many times, and if he said these words again, he was paranoid and determined to have his own way.  , the commander who is still arbitrary will not only not listen, but will definitely feel disgusted. As the chief of staff of the combined fleet, he has really come to an end!

    It was not that Lieutenant General Matsuda was greedy for the position of chief of staff, but he could not bear the destruction of the United Fleet at the hands of Chuichi Nagumo. At the most critical moment, he had to stop him from making low-level mistakes even if he risked his life.  Now is not the time!

    That night, the main force of the Japanese Navy's combined fleet was deployed, leaving the northern port of Australia and heading towards the Banda Sea. Fleet Commander General Nagumo Chuichi and Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Matsuda, although the people are in the same command cabin, they have different thoughts. The war is imminent, and the generals have different intentions. Does this foreshadow the future fate of the combined fleet?

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